Shark
Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501
$99.99
Released 2010
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Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 vs PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211) is cheaper at $89.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211)
$89.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 or PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211) is the cheaper at $89.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 | PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 MSRP per SharkNinja.com | $89.99 |
| Brand | Shark | PurSteam |
| Released | 2010 | — |
| Tank capacity (ml) | 450 | 380 |
| Heat up time sec | 30 | 30 |
| Steam levels | 1 | — |
| Cord length (ft) | 18 | 16 |
| Max run time min | — | 25 |
| Swivel steering | Yes | Yes |
| Washable pads | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2010 | — |
Sources — Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-20). PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211): pursteam.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 and PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tank capacity (ml): Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 450 vs PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211) 380
- Cord length (ft): Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 18 vs PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211) 16
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501
Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested this exact Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop, and the verdict was negative. The reviewer praised a fast ~30-second heat-up and easy swivel steering, but flagged a frosted water window, no on/off switch, distilled-water dependence, and stains that needed repeated back-and-forth pumping, concluding it is 'more work than it needs to be.' (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Heats up fast, ready to use in about 30 seconds; Easy to maneuver with swivel steering and adjustable handle height; Long 18-foot power cord and safe on many sealed hard-floor types.
Flagged: No actual on/off switch, which is confusing at first; Frosted water window and tank are a hassle to read, fill, and drain; Requires distilled water to avoid mineral buildup, an ongoing inconvenience.
PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop (Therma Pro 211)
No sourced tester review yet.